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VIDEO: Second Taste of Effingham draws nearly 400 people

Nearly 400 people attended the second annual Taste of Effingham at the Recreation Department Gymnasium on March 1.

G.G. Rigsby/Effingham Now Savannah Tech's Culinary school provided desserts for the second annual Taste of Effingham on March 1.

Desserts were among the treats offered at the Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Taste of Effingham on March 1.

G.G. Rigsby/Effingham Now Pastries were among the desserts provided by the Savannah Tech Culinary school.

Nearly 400 people attended the second annual Taste of Effingham on March 1, showcasing the county’s restaurants and caterers.

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the event was held at the Recreation Department Gym in Springfield.

Seventeen vendors had tables piled high with a variety of foods. Beverages included Coca-Cola, beer and wine provided by Effingham winery Butterducks.

Irish singer Harry O’Donoghue performed as Plunkett’s Fancy, with friends Carroll Brown on guitar and Colleen Settle on fiddle.

Rick Lott, executive director of the chamber of commerce, said about 300 people attended the event last year and this year, nearly 400 attended.

Most of the people attending already were familiar with the Schnitzel Shack, but people expect the restaurant to take part and it’s a nice way to be an active part of the community, said owner Joe Weitzel.